I typically go to the Timonium location of this restaurant, but was in the area so decided to give this one a try. Very similar to other locations. Food is always delicious and fresh. My only complaint is that I was pretty sure the Cobb salad came with some avocado, and I didn't get any! read more

First Watch - Pick Two : Broccoli Cheddar Soup & Half Cobb Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

I've been here a few times now for breakfast and the food and service are both outstanding. The music, however, is sooooooo loud that you can hardly hear what anyone that you are dining with is saying. read more

Amazing, delicious breakfast. Welcoming, accomodating staff. I had the breakfast sandwich but I like overhard instead of over easy so I asked them to change it. My friend said "surprise me" and our server made a great choice with the charizo omelet. When we're in town again, we'll be back! read more

First Watch - Egg sandwich & potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

The food is always so very good when we go. I've only ever had breakfast/brunch there but it's so tasty. You might have to wait a while to get seated but then the service is fast so that's makes up for it. read more

Food looked tasty but tasted pre-packaged. Onions and salmon in my frittata were tough. Loved the idea of greens with my breakfast but they were very bitter. Nothing seemed as though it was seasoned. Seating at 9 am on a Friday morning took a while. Lots of empty tables but quite a bit of confusion at the host stand. Our server was polite but not what I would call friendly. Forgot a side of bacon but no apology was offered. Coffee was weak. $52 for 2 breakfasts, a side of bacon, coffee and tip. Yikes. It was super loud in there and, on a 70 degree morning could have had less a/c as our food was instantly cold. read more

First Watch - Salmon frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Came here for Sunday brunch because I had been eyeing the place for some time now. Food: the menu is extensive and it took quite some time to figure out what I wanted. I suggest maybe come in knowing what you might was to eat. i ordered the beet juice and smoked salmon and roasted veggies frittata. The juice was okay, pretty color but tasted like bottled juice not the fresh squeezed juice I was expecting (i drank it before I could take a picture). The eggs and potatoes were just okay. The eggs had good flavor and was something different I've never had before but we're pretty thin. Not as hearty or as much veggies as i was expecting, there was one long red pepper that went across it. The potatoes were just okay. Best thing on my plate was the bread (very soft and fresh) with butter. Price: i felt it was decently priced only because it had salmon in it and fish dishes are usually a bit on the pricy side. But still felt like it was on the pricy side for eggs and some potatoes. Also, it was a bit annoying that menus do not show prices for food items. Ambiance: place is large and has a friendly feel due to the bench style seating decor throughout. It is very personalized. Menus are on QR codes which makes for a safe eating environment. People were seated 6 feet apart. Service: our server was friendly and attentive. Check in on us more than once. Even as they were closing she was not trying to rush out out. read more

First Watch - Smoked salmon and roasted vegetable frittata - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Huevos Rancheros Tostadas, WOW ! This may have been one of the best breakfast I have ever had anywhere. The salsa verde and chorizo took this dish over the top.I was really impressed with the menu , it was difficult to choose just one. I honestly thought this was a one location restaurant with a amazing owner that was super passionate about breakfast. I was surprised that it was a franchise with over 300 locations. I also tried the carrot cake pancakes, they were amazing. One if the nice things , not sure I have ever seen before , the glass syrup bottle was warm. The lunch menu looked pretty basic and not as interesting as the breakfast menu but I'll bet it's fantastic too. I love this place and hope that one opens near me.If you be are in the Hershey area definitely make this one of your stops ! read more

First Watch - Excellent - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Fantastic brunch! I don't know what brand of gluten free bread they use but it's delicious. My gf turned lived the green juice and their bennys. I had some kind of potatos bowl with poached eggs on top. The eggs were perfectly poched which doesn't happen at a lot of places. This is my second visit and it was just as good as my first location. I'll be back. Hoping one opens near me in Langhorne or Newton. read more

First Watch - Poached eggs of a potato hash (gf) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

I don't know if it was the weekend we were down in Hershey or it's just normal but most of the spots we went to eat, the staff were not friendly. We have been to the one close to home in Jersey and it's so much better. It nice, clean and roomy. Kids shared French toast and pancakes which we got a thumbs up. I had the Elevated Egg Sandwich - Bacon, an over-easy cage-free egg, Gruyere cheese, fresh smashed avocado, mayo and lemon-dressed arugula on a brioche bun with a side of fresh, seasoned potatoes (which were way too salty and could not eat). The wife had the Farmhouse Hash - Two cage-free eggs any style atop fresh, seasoned potatoes, bacon, avocado, house-roasted onions and tomatoes, Cheddar and Monterey Jack. Served with our whole grain artisan toast. She enjoyed it. Ordered two sides of sausage which the kids loved (as well as I). Their coffee could use some help...average at best. Prices are moderate. Parking on street or deck in back. They serve alcohol too... read more

The food was delicious. the Belgian waffle was delicious and I loved the blueberry compote it was paired with. Definitely will eat there again. read more

An old fav of the wife and I. Right in the heart of downtown Hershey, you can eat inside or out. Their food is definitely unique and so far everything we have ever had in very good. The prices are a tad in the higher side but so, worth it. The place gets packed quickly and stays packed. Get their as early as you can! read more

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As always First Watch never disappoints. The barbacoa quesadilla benedict was spot on! It is topped with poached cage-free eggs and covered with Vera Cruz hollandaise, ranchero sauce and scallions. They also serve with seasoned black beans topped with housemade pico de gallo. The service was excellent and the atmosphere relaxing for an enjoyable breakfast experience! read more

First Watch - Barbacoa Quesadilla Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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My first experience with a First Watch was in Pittsburgh and I absolutely loved it. When i found out there was one nearby in Hershey, we had to go! Tip 1: Get there early, or expect to wait. We arrived before 9 AM on a Saturday, and had no problem getting a table. When we were leaving a little after 10 AM, there was a line to get a seat. First suggestion: Their delicious house made juices are AMAZING! There's always something different and it's always worth trying. When I went, I had a watermelon juice with hints of pineapple, mint and lime. It was the perfect summer drink. Now, for the food. I always have a go-to at this restaurant and i am never disappointed. I almost always get the AM Superfoods Bowl - which has coconut milk chia pudding topped with fresh banana, berries, blackberry preserves and house made granola. It is accompanied by whole grain toast with almond butter and sea salt on top. Everything about this meal is delicious and doesn't give me that heavy breakfast feeling I sometimes get when indulging. Their million-dollar bacon is also delicious, and everything my fiancé orders he always has no problem cleaning his plate. He loves all of their egg dishes, and we have split pancakes here before and they are perfectly fluffy and delicious. I couldn't recommend this spot enough for an amazing breakfast in the Hershey area! read more

First Watch - AM Superfoods Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

I've been here multiple times before, as it is a great meeting spot for my sister and I. She attends E Town College and I attend LVC. The food is always delicious. I get the power breakfast bowl and substitute the meat for pico de gallo. I also normally get the Caramel Crunch Coffee, which is a little too sweet, but still delicious. Our server was very friendly, although I don't believe she told us her name. Three employees came up to my sister in the span of ten minutes asking to take her plate. There was still food on it and my sister was obviously not finished... This is always a busy restaurant but it's very disrespectful to rush your customers out the door. We were seated for less than an hour. When we went up to the cash register to pay, we stood in line and then an employee, I believe one of the hostesses, pointed us over. She didn't say a word. Just looked at us and pointed her finger for us to come over. This is food service 101, and quite frankly basic life skills 101 - you never point at someone. It's incredibly rude. She asked what tip I would like to add, since I was paying with a gift card. I told her $5 which was well over 20%. I hope she doesn't get a percentage of tips because she certainly does not deserve it. She kept rolling her eyes and pursing her lips because apparently the gift card wasn't working. She told me quite rudely that it's not working, and that I'll have to pay with my card. She handed the gift card back to me, and pointed at the kiosk as if to tell me to insert my card. My sister asked to try her gift card to pay for my food, and the hostess just kept pointing at the kiosk... she didn't want to take the time to try my sisters gift card I suppose. When it was my sisters turn to pay, her gift card didn't work either. The hostess, once again, rudely said it wasn't working and pointed at the kiosk. My sister and I were obviously upset, as this interaction was a huge disappointment. We never complained or raised our voice, but I believe we both had an expression of shock on our face. A manager came over and told us that we would have to call the number on the back of our gift cards to activate them. Strange how it doesn't tell you that on the gift card... but oh well. It was nice for someone to give us a solution, as the hostess couldn't offer anything but an attitude. The hostess was rude not only to us, but to other customers waiting in line near the register. The staff doesn't wear name tags, so I unfortunately can't drop her name. But she had dark hair, over lined lips, purple nails. My sister and I don't want to return after her attitude and her pointing us around. This woman is working - she is getting paid to be there. Why is she treating customers as if they are a nuisance? I read the reviews before I posted this, and there seems to be an overall vibe that the staff are rude and impatient. Where is First Watch finding these nasty people? They're going to run themselves out of business if this continues. read more

Nice atmosphere. Great healthy options on the menu. From fresh pressed drinks, to the fresh ingredients, all the way down to the sweetener choices... you'll only get the best here. Service was great, half the dining room was closed which was a little uncomfortable because it was pretty crowded when we arrived and... COVID. Otherwise, great place for breakfast, brunch, and/or lunch. Great place if you're looking to try something new. I would definitely recommend. read more

First Watch - Sugar in the raw and Stevia in the raw - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Service was excellent, i thought i ordered a multigrain pancake but i guess i did not. I ordered ham with my eggs and the first bite of the hame was all gristle. The server asked me if she could replace it after she realized i was having trouble chewing the ham. I said i should be ok as it was one bite. I cut another bite out of the middle and it was same gristle. The server called the manager over and she said there would be no charge for the breakfast. I have been to many First Watch restaurants and never experienced the ham like this. I'll be back for a second chance. read more

We were spending a few days in Hershey and needed a quick breakfast to get the day started. First Watch was a short walk from our hotel. It was crowded but we were seated quickly, order taken and fed quickly. Also, my eggs Benedict were delicious. My wife's French toast was also great. read more

I am so confused by some of the reviews left here. My family ate here today, after a few days in Hershey. The cafe is beautiful, the service was very help and friendly. Waitstaff made suggestions as to their favorite menu items. We started with the salted caramel donut holes off the special fall menu. My son loved his Mint Mocha coffee. Everything was delicious. Best breakfast spot in Hershey!! read more

Kermit had the tri-fecta breakfast. It was very good. Don't tell Miss Piggy about the bacon . The tables were made of reclaimed wood. Very high ceilings and open space feel. Breakfast-lunch-brunch. read more

First Watch - Tri-fecta breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

I took 45 minutes to make 1 pancake. it was ok but it is not worth the wait. I might go there again

I recall going to First Watch a few times when visiting Missouri, years ago. I have fond memories of it being a great basic breakfast place...Something seems to have happened in the interim years since my last visit and they've upped their game to be a bit nicer with more unique modern offerings. Basically this ain't your mamas First Watch. This Hershey, PA location which we ate at before visiting some of the Hershey attractions is a large open space with a modern upscale feel to it. I started with coffee, of course, and was happy to discover it was very good! (Not a given at many American breakfast spots. They give you a coffee pot so you can refill yourself (I even tipped myself after the first refill [not really.]) My wife had Steep brand premium tea...They give you two teabags with the order, which is nice since one is never enough for a properly steeped second cup of tea. So the many has gone from basic breakfast to upscale, new-American without your typical basic breakfast menu that I vaguely recall First Watch having. But all the elements are there such as pancakes and egg dishes. Also, the maple syrup is served warm, so they take their syrup pretty seriously. I had the Market Skillet with egg whites over potatoes. It came with mushrooms, onions and red peppers, along with melted gruyere cheese which I requested instead of the mozzarella it normally comes with. There was a little confusion and they forgot to add the goat cheese which it also was supposed to come with, but the dish didn't really need it and I found it very satisfying. The potatoes were perfect and the portion size was just right for me. It also came with bread (though it didn't say so on the menu) It was a thick, whole grain bread pre-buttered, which tasted good, though I would've probably chosen a biscuit had I known that it came with bread. My wife had a side of scrambled eggs, along with mixed vegetables and grits, all of which was excellent. She said the Bob's Red Mill grits which were perfectly cooked and textured, and didn't need any extra butter or anything. She said the vegetables were the star of the meal. Our kid ate all of his chocolate chip pancakes and really liked it, and he thought the potatoes were excellent as well. Well done First Watch...you've upped your game and put yourself back on our radar! read more

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Nice! First visit to a First Watch. Great location with plenty of easy parking nearby. Nice atmosphere and great service. The coffee was very good and the steel cut oats and fruit were a nice change from heavier breakfast choices. read more

First Watch - Steel Cut Oats with fruit and nut. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

My wife said her omelet was stuffed full with all of its ingredients. She loved it.My Traditional breakfast was very very good. The potatoes were very good as well as the eggs , bacon and toast.We will be visiting First Watch again for sure when we get back there. We highly recommend this establishment if you are in the area. read more

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I had never heard of First Watch before coming to Hershey, but it's now one of my favorite chains! We love their seasonal specials (the short rib poutine they have right now is to die for) and enjoy going to try each new menu. The Million Dollar Bacon is also delicious and I hope it stays around permanently. Their fresh-pressed juices are great and super refreshing! It's so nice to have a place that serves a delicious breakfast/brunch any day of the week. The wait can get a bit long on the weekends, so make sure to put your name on the waitlist on their website! read more

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My favorite breakfast spot! Check in online so you dont have to wait for a table, as the restaurant gets really busy on the weekends. Took me years but I finally tried the Bacon, it is to die for!!! Order this!! Service is friendly and fast. Portions are large and a good price point. Awesome breakfast spot you wont be disappointed! read more

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Clean, bright atmosphere. More of a healthier choice. The cia seed putting was amazing. Love that they also offer gluten free French toast. Hopefully the gluten free menu will expand to include pancakes. Fresh juices. Well received and one of my staples when visiting the area. read more

I frequent the Timonium, MD location so I knew what to expect, superb, unique, hearty meals and great service. What I expected very much occurred. Was up here to take my fiancee to nearby Hershey Gardens, discovered they had a location very close by so we just had to go. We were seated right away and got my iced coffee within two minutes of seating. The coffee was delicious, kinda tasted like chocolate milk which I was a fan of. I got a seasonal entree, Chicken Pesto Hash (the seasonals always hit the spot, definitely try some while you can) and it was fantastic. Portion was a bit small it could have used an extra egg but it was dense and fueled me for the day. One thing that irked me was, for some reason they seated us next to an area where they keep cleaning supplies, resulting in the employees bumping into me in the back of my chair saying "'Scuse me" every two minutes. Certainly they could have seated us elsewhere, it wasn't very crowded, or at least wait until we weren't there? But the server herself was great, very nice and attentive. All in all, good service, even better food, I'll be back, but don't put me in a corner with high foot traffic. read more

First Watch - Absolutely delicious iced coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Absolutely we recommend First Watch!! We come here almost every Saturday 1- because we love the food and atmosphere 2- because they open at 7am and having a toddler it's perfect for us! Coffee is always hot and ready to go. We really like the biscuits & gravy and the farmhouse skillet hash! Looking forward to going back next weekend! read more

Mother's Day 2023 brunch for the win! Their food is always prepared as expected or requested... servers are typically great... I gave 4 stars instead of 5 because despite their "get in line" app telling us 45-60 minutes wait (and getting there during that time) we still had to wait an additional 30+ minutes- with visible tables sitting empty. read more

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Brunch time, not many options in Hershey but this was a decent one. It wasn't to crowded today around 1 however, that is probably secondary to Covid. We had a nice honest waitress, which I appreciate. Randomly, I don't understand why the menu did not have prices. I ordered the Market Hash which was okay, curious to try a few other things on the menu. read more

First Watch - Market Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Went here for breakfast on a Saturday morning. After a half hour wait we were quickly seated. Our food came really quickly and we all loved our food. We got french toast and pancakes. The restaurant was super clean and the decor was pretty. The ambiance was relaxed for an easygoing weekend breakfast. The staff was super friendly, would definitely recommend for a great breakfast! There was a good selection of items on the menu, reasonably priced and awesome coffee! read more

Wait staff is awesome. Food is incredible. The brunch drinks are divine. This is THE brunch spot for Hershey read more

First Watch - Breakfast tacos and Belgian waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

What a cute place!! Centrally located in Hershey. It has a great patio and nice menu. I got the Cobb salad and it was delicious. Our server was fabulous and attentive. It was a slow getting seated and actually getting waited on but with covid it's understandable. read more

First Watch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Amazing Brunch!! I had never been but I can say the Million Dollar Bacon is delicious!! Also the waffle with fruit compote is sooooo yummy!! The only thing they need to change is their coffee . It wasn't very tasty. A little strong which is good, but it makes the coffee bitter. Everything else was delicious!! read more

First Watch - First Watch excellent restaurant in Hershey!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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My all time favorite breakfast place. Best coffee I've ever had (and that's saying a lot) Go! read more

Truly surprised. Our large group was looking for a place to eat in a hurry and our hotel had an hour wait for their restaurant. We ended up eating here just because it was the next closest one to our hotel. I was not looking forward to eating here because the restaurant had a "healthy eats" feel. Which I am not a big healthy eater. Boy was I wrong. Food was amazing. Farm fresh is their motto. And the food could not have been closer to the truth. And that makes a HUGE difference. A difference I never knew. Even the bread was delicious! Eggs were made perfect to our order, French toast, biscuits and gravy...all delicious. We ordered just about everything and they were all delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a place to eat before hitting the park. Our server was great. Patient and attentive, which was surprising for such a large group. Give this place a chance. You won't regret it! read more

First Watch - Farmhouse skillet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

Great food and friendly staff. I will definitely make regular trips here in the future when I'm in the area. As a veteran with PTSD, I really appreciated that I was not seated in the middle of the room as well. read more

Great prices for delicious, creative food made from scratch! We to go two days in a row to try several items on the menu and can't wait to go back again! read more

Never knew this was a chain cafe and there is one nearby us. We checked out the menu and was impressed with their nutritious breakfast choices. The power bowl was awesome, the sausage and roasted tomatoes added the needed flavors to the quinoa, it was then finished off with two eggs sunny side up, strongly recommended. The Salomon Benedict was spot on, even the potatoes were full of flavors, crisp and not mushy. The bacon omelet saved the kids from starving, this morning was a win. Will be back. read more

First Watch - Contemporary yet feeling cozy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Seeing the line of people to get in we knew we had made a good choice. The farm fresh breakfasts were so good. The imaginative juice options were so yummy. I could eat the million dollar bacon all of the time! I picked up their cookbook when we left. Also, really good read more

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